Jenny Mendes

Olympos  ( Greek :  Ὄλυμπος ) was an ancient city in  Lycia . It was situated in a river valley near the coast. Its ruins are located south of the modern town  Çıralı  in the  Kumluca  district of  Antalya Province ,  Turkey .  When it got too hot we would go for a swim to cool down in the delicious sea.  Walking in the ruins made me wonder how long our cities will last.  One of the artists made a print of the writing above to use as texture, and as a subtext while working in this ancient place.

I was in Turkey for two weeks participating in a ceramic/painting workshop that took place in Olympos Turkey.  The story will follow over the next few days!  Here is a view from the sky, probably somewhere between Istanbul and Antalya where I landed.  The workshop took place outside a small treehouse hotel near the beach, and the side of a very old city now in ruins.  It was both very hot, and glorious!  Most of the participants were from Turkey, but there were a few others as you can see!

Inspired by the myth and a child I met in Turkey....so wonderful to go to new places in body and mind....

Up early feeling the effects of lots of travel and jet lag.  Tired but filled with so many good memories.  Our last supper, twin injuries, but it was so worth it.... haven't quite organized my photos yet.... but soon.

I had a wonderful adventure.  Lots of photos to share soon.  

I am off on an adventure.  My blog will be taking a little holiday until Mid July.  See you then!  

My cousins are in a band and they asked me to design a T-Shirt for them.  I made the drawing and Max put the rest of it together.  Two brothers singing together.  It's pretty great, and I'm happy they liked the design!!